Limited edition Black Hills Silver paint on the new Chieftain Elite

The Chieftain Elite returns with an exciting new custom-inspired paint that’s completed by hand. The new paint featuring high-flake Black Hills Silver is inspired by the silver mines in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company founded in 1901, today announced its new ultra-premium Bagger, the 2018 Chieftain Elite. This limited-edition Bagger pairs custom-inspired paint that’s completed by hand with top-of-the-line amenities for the rider who demands the best of the best.

Indian Motorcycle meticulously thought through the design to ensure every line, texture and material complemented the contours of this aggressive platform. The focal point of this Bagger is the stunning, specialty paint featuring high-flake Black Hills Silver. As the name suggests, this paint was inspired by the silver mines in the Black Hills of South Dakota, which is near Indian Motorcycle’s custom paint facility in Spearfish, SD. A team of Indian Motorcycle experts mask the bodywork, lay the graphics, and hand-spray each Chieftain Elite. Each bike takes nearly 25 hours due to the time-intensive, painstaking processes that are completed by hand. Incredibly, no two bikes will look the same due to the level of human touch involved. There’s no question that this bold, one-of-a-kind bike will stand out in any crowd.

“Whether cruising around the city or touring the country back roads, the 2018 Chieftain Elite delivers on its promise of being the best Bagger that money can buy,” said Reid Wilson, Senior Director – Marketing and Product Planning for Indian Motorcycle. “This bike was born to turn heads and provide an unmatched riding experience with all of the premium amenities included.”